MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zz1100
2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Zz1100 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zz1100 has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,879 miles.
2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
1,416
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zz1100 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zz1100 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering22%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Kawasaki Zz1100 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zz1100 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zz1100 MOT tests:
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Front suspension assembly component loose fork pinch bolts. (2.3.1) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zz1100 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 24 | 62% | 46,879 |
Kawasaki Zz1100 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Zz1100 vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zz1100 MOT issues are:
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b); Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zz1100 in our data has covered around
46,879 miles.
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